Pharmacy Technician

Description

Nature of Pharmacy Tech Position:

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in all

areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, sales transactions, customer service, and inventory maintenance.

Pharmacist Technician Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

Assist in stages of prescription filling process, including data entry production and sales.

Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering of medication and supplies

Accurately and efficiently enter client and prescription information and submits insurance claims

Properly packages and labels prescriptions

Completes sales of prescriptions maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA compliance

Assist in shipment or delivery of orders

Communicate effectively with clients, prescribers, nurses and other providers

Maintain client rights and confidentiality at all times

Provide high quality customer service and answer pharmacy related inquiries in person and on

the phone

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Pharmacy Tech Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of pharmacy tech experience preferably in a retail setting
• Must be certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and maintain a current certificate
• Maintain active Pharmacy Technician Certification and complete all required continuing education
• Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Computer experience sufficient to perform data entry functions.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and application of the state and federal laws that govern the use of drugs/controlled substances.
• Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, calm voice, and patience.
• Able to work independently and professionally in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with peers, leadership and staff.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient
• Respects the confidentiality of information obtained through the position

Physical Requirements:

Requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching,

and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% sitting.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.